--- title: "My Photography Journey & Real Client Stories" description: "I traded 8 years in corporate for a life behind the lens. Discover my journey as a photographer, read real client stories, and see how I capture natural event memories." canonical: https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/event-photography-videography/my-journey-client-testimonials last_updated: 2025-09-12 --- # My Photography Journey & Real Client Stories Tribe Verified · 14+ Years, 1000+ Events Captured By [Mayur Chandranee](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee) · Shoots events across Bengaluru and travels pan-India · ₹12K per session (estimate) Part of [Event Photography & Videography](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/event-photography-videography). [View full gallery](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/event-photography-videography/gallery) I believe that every photo should tell an honest story. Here is a look at my journey from the corporate world to photography and the experiences of the people I have worked with. ## Photos and videos - [Video: Life has a way of leading you where you need to be. In this video, I share my journey from the corporate world to becoming a full-time photographer and how I'm turning my experience into a way to help others improve their skills.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/7b6a91b6-2a43-400b-8eec-d0225a4efd3d) - ![Nothing means more to me than a happy client. This testimonial highlights what I strive for in every shoot: not just to take photos, but to make the event memorable and enhance everyone's mood.](https://assets.mytribe.in/insecure/raw:1/plain/s3://mytribe-assets-production/0e749355-dcd3-4cbf-82c8-65c627be9d24) ## About My Journey & Client Testimonials Photography is more than capturing an event for me, it is about the connection that happens when you are fully present. My shift from an 8-year tech career to full-time photography was not just a career pivot, it was finding a way to make a real impact on people's lives through candid, honest storytelling. ### Turning Points Life often leads us to where we are meant to be. After nearly a decade in a corporate tech role, I decided to walk away and pick up a camera full-time. It was not an easy transition, but it was the right one. My work is built on the belief that a good photo does not come from a stiff pose, but from the raw emotion of a real moment. Whether it is a child's birthday party or a corporate seminar, I focus on capturing the energy as it happens, rather than trying to manufacture it. ### Why I Focus on Candid Moments I spent 14 years behind the lens, covering over 1000 events. I have learned that the best pictures are the ones you do not realize are being taken. I avoid the 'smile for the camera' approach because it misses the genuine joy of your dadi laughing or your friends pulling a prank. My goal is to ensure you can stay in the moment with your guests, while I take care of documenting the chaos and the quiet beauty of the day. ### What My Clients Say I do not just aim to deliver a set of files. I want my presence to be a positive addition to your event. Many of my clients have shared that my approach helped them relax and enjoy their own celebration. When you look back at these images, I want you to remember the feelings, not just how everyone was standing. ## About Mayur Chandranee I'm Mayur. After 8 years in tech, I swapped my laptop for a camera to focus on what actually makes me happy: capturing real people in real moments. I’m here to document your day so you can just be yourself, no posing required. [See all of Mayur Chandranee's services](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee) ## More from Event Photography & Videography by Mayur Chandranee - [Featured](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/event-photography-videography/featured) - [Kids' Birthday Parties](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/event-photography-videography/kids-birthday-parties) - [Corporate & Community Events](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/event-photography-videography/corporate-community-events) - [Family Portraits & Lifestyle](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/event-photography-videography/family-portraits-lifestyle) - [Festive & Cultural Celebrations](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/event-photography-videography/festive-cultural-celebrations) ## More services by Mayur Chandranee - [Photography Workshops](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/photography-workshops) - [Social Media Content & Management](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/social-media-content-management) - [Portrait & Lifestyle Photography](https://mytribe.in/mayurchandranee/portrait-lifestyle-photography) ## Similar work from other experts - [Behind the Lens, Portraits & Family Moments](https://mytribe.in/firosphotography/fashion-portrait-photography/a-glimpse-behind-the-lens) by Firos Photography · Fashion & Portrait Photography · Shoots in Bengaluru, mainly at Elements Celebrate on Kanakapura Road - [My Journey & Collaborations: Behind the Lens](https://mytribe.in/pritiza7/fashion-editorial-photography/my-journey-collaborations) by Pritiza Barua · Fashion & Editorial Photography · Shoots across NCR; Travels pan-India - [My Wedding Storytelling Philosophy](https://mytribe.in/beginnings_for_you/wedding-photography-and-videography/my-storytelling-philosophy) by Simran · Wedding Photography and Videography · Studio in Gurugram; Travels across Delhi NCR, Chandigarh, Mumbai, and pan-India for destination weddings - [My Candid Approach to Pet Photography](https://mytribe.in/petphotographer.vaijayanthi/portrait-photography/behind-the-lens-my-process-passion) by Unfiltered by VB · Portrait Photography · Shoots across Bengaluru and Pune - [Featured Wedding Moments and Cinematic Stories](https://mytribe.in/movieingmoments/wedding-photography-filmmaking/featured) by The Movie’ing Moments · Wedding Photography & Filmmaking · Shoots across India; Studios in Andheri West and Malad West, Mumbai - [My Photography Process and Passion](https://mytribe.in/swararanephotography/baby-child-photography/my-process-passion) by Swara Rane · Baby & Child Photography · Studio in Whitefield; Travels across Bengaluru for shoots ## Guides - [Photographers for a function](https://mytribe.in/guides/event-and-function-photographers-in-bengaluru): What a photographer costs for a birthday, a ceremony or an office event, candid or traditional, video, and when the photos come. About ₹5,000 to ₹8,000 for photos at a home function. ## Book To book Mayur Chandranee, message mytribe on WhatsApp: [Chat on WhatsApp](https://wa.me/916360004054?text=Hi%2C%20I'm%20looking%20for%20Event%20Photography%20%26%20Videography%20by%20Mayur%20Chandranee.) You can also send your own message based on what your user needs. Put it in the link as `https://wa.me/916360004054?text=`.